W. Strickling Apps
EclipseDroid USB 7.1.0
EclipseDroid is the ultimate companion foreach engaged solar eclipse observer and all people, who areinterested in solar eclipses Your Guide for obserserving the BlackSun. The app calculates exact data for any solar eclipse at anylocation, total as well as annular, hybrid or partial eclipses aswell as ancient or future ones. Relax and watch the eclipse and notyour cameras, EclipseDroid will work for you!New in version 6: Text to speech (TTS) supported,- Network commands for WiFi network based cameras (Tested forPenatx FluCard), seehttp://www.strickling.net/eclipsedroid.htm#actions fordetails.Since Version 5 includes an EFlight mode for eclipse observationfrom an aircraft. Now all timing tasks will run in a service whichprevent from being terminated in background. Minor improvements fornewer Canon cameras.EclipseDroid is especially designed to support engaged solareclipse observers in their observations. It will show timetablesand countdowns for the contact times, make acoustic announcementsof the contacts or other user defined events. It will launch otherapps, show text announcements and trigger internal or externalcameras connected by USB or optical cable. All these events can bedefined and customized in a script by the user. The timings of theevents depend on the contact times which are calculated with highprecision from the actual device's position or a customlocation.To prepare your eclipse observation, select a desired location fromthe map, from a list or input free coordinates. To rehearse andcheck your observation program, simply run EclipseDroid in eclipsesimulation mode. When selecting and checking your observation site,avoid unpleasant surprises like buildings or trees blocking youreclipse view! Just call the AR (Augmented reality) screen ofEclipseDroid to see an overlay of the Sun's position at eclipsetime with an actual camera image.EclipseDroid has several screens and layouts to show the precisecontact times for your location. These are the beginning and end ofthe eclipse (C1 and C4), the beginning and end of the total orannual phase (C2 and C3), the time of mid eclipse and the currentpercentage of coverage of the solar disk. You have the choice oftwo layouts: a smart layout showing the local circumstances and ananimation of the eclipse in a condensed form or the classic layoutwith countdowns for all contacts, an events list with the nextupcoming events and the actual eclipse view, if the eclipse isrunning.In the 'eclipse details' screen you get full information about thelocal and global circumstances and tables of magnitude times forphotographers. Pressing 'Menu' will add the eclipse to yourfavorite personal calendar.Required Permissions:- Hardware controls: Camera. Required for AR.May cause compatibility refusal for devices without front camera.Try installation from my websitehttp://www.strickling.net/eclipsedroid.htm!- Exact location and network location: For site-specificcalculations of the contact times.- Internet Access: Online selection and network based localizationof an observation site, database download.- SD card access: Storing settings, event lists, logs, locationsand databases. Cache for Google Maps for offline use.- System tools: Keep screen on if connected to external power- Your Account - Read Google service configuration: Needed for theGoogle maps moduleLunar eclipses are not supported, nor does the app contain prettypictures of huge graphics!Bugs or problems found? Please send an error report for bug fixingor send an email instead of giving bad ratings!Translators welcome! If you like this app and prefer it in yourlanguage, contact me! Translation is rather easy.
Eclipse 2016 1.1.5
Your companion to the total solar eclipse of2016 March 09 in Asia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Pacific. Learn,how to observe this eclipse and where you will find the bestobservation places. Although a bit of the eclipse will be seen frommost parts of Eastern Asia and the Pacific, you will get the besteclipse experience only in the very narrow corridor of totality.This app will guide you to the best places to enjoy this wonderfuleclipse and tells you what you need to observe the eclipse!This astronomic app informs you about the exact timings of theeclipse based on your individual GPS or network position. It willshow you a map with the entire eclipse path, giving you details ontimes and local circumstances. Even before the eclipse you will seean animation of the event as it will be seen from your location.When the eclipse is in progress, it will show a realtime animationof the celestial event. You will hear acoustic announcements ofimportant stages of the eclipse and see a countdown on yourdisplay. Search your favorite location from a huge database or fromthe map or simply use your actual device position.For each selected location you will see an animation how theeclipse will look like. With this animation, you can compare theaspect of the eclipse from your location to any other location orimportant places like the point of maximum eclipse.To select your best viewing spot the app provides an augmentedreality view. The progress of the eclipse is projected onto a lifecamera picture of your device. So you can avoid blocked of yourview by trees or buildings and select the best place to enjoy theentire eclipse.To be reminded of the eclipse of 2016-03-09 you can add thecalculated timings to your personal android calendar.Engaged amateur astronomers will find a screen with detailedinformation and the local circumstances of the eclipse.Available languages:English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Malaysian,Indonesian.Required Permissions:- Exact location: For site-specific calculations of the contacttimes.- Internet Access: Online selection and network based localizationof an observation site.- SD card access: Storing settings, event lists, logs and locationscoordinates for offline search.- Hardware controls: Camera. Required for AR.- Your Account - Read Google service configuration: Needed for theGoogle maps module
GeoSat4Android 0.9.3
Small astronomy app for calculation theapparent position of geostationary satellites. It assumes acircular orbit with aninclination of 0°. For visual observers andphotographers.Calculates azimuth, elevation, hour angle, declination and rightascension.On first start, the app will download a list of satellites fromwww.strickling.net when clicking on menu item 'SelectSatellite'.Bugs found? Please send error report for error loclisation andremoval!Keywords: Amateur astronomy, satellite, observation,photography, Astra, Eutelsat, arabsat, türksat, Orientation
Ring of Fire 2017 1.0.2
Your companion to the great annular solareclipse of 2017 February 26 over South America, the Atlantic Oceanand Africa. Learn, how to observe this eclipse and where you willfind the best observation places. Although a bit of the eclipsewill be seen from large parts of South America and Africa, you willget the best eclipse experience only in a narrow corridor. This appwill guide you to the best places to enjoy this wonderful eclipseand tells you what you need to observe the eclipse!The app informs you about the exact timings of the eclipse basedon your individual GPS or network position. It will show you a mapwith the entire eclipse path, giving you details on times and localcircumstances. Even before the eclipse you will see an animation ofthe event as it will be seen from your location. When the eclipseis in progress, it will show a realtime animation of the celestialevent. You will hear acoustic announcements of important stages ofthe eclipse and see a countdown on your display. Search yourfavorite location from a huge database or from the map or simplyuse your actual device position.For each selected location you will see an animation how theeclipse will look like. With this animation, you can compare theaspect of the eclipse from your location to any other location orimportant places like the point of maximum eclipse.To select your best viewing spot the app provides an augmentedreality view. The progress of the eclipse is projected onto a lifecamera picture of your device. So you can avoid blocked of yourview by trees or buildings and select the best place to enjoy theentire eclipse.To be reminded of the eclipse you can add the calculated timingsto your personal android calendar.Beginners will learn how to observe the eclipse safely, where toobserve ist and what phenomena can be seen.Engaged amateur astronomers will find a screen with detailedinformation and the local circumstances of the eclipse.Required Permissions:- Exact location: For site-specific calculations of the contacttimes.- Internet Access: Online selection and network based localizationof an observation site.- SD card access: Storing settings, event lists, logs and locationscoordinates for offline search.- Hardware controls: Camera. Required for AR.
Eclipse 2017 1.1.1
Eclipse2017, your companion and guide tothegreat American total solar eclipse of 2017 August 21!Learn, how to observe this eclipse and where you will find thebestobservation places. Although a bit of the eclipse will be seenfromthe entire North american continent, northern parts ofSouthAmerica, the Northern Pacific and Atlantic and small partsofEurope and Asia, you will get the best eclipse experience only inanarrow corridor. This app will guide you to the best placestoenjoy this wonderful total eclipse and tells you what you needtoobserve it safely!The app informs you about the exact timings of the eclipsebasedon your individual GPS or network position. It will show you amapwith the entire eclipse path, giving you details on times andlocalcircumstances. Even before the eclipse you can see ananimation ofthe event as it will be seen from your location. Whenthe eclipseis in progress, it will show a realtime animation of thecelestialevent. You will hear acoustic announcements of importantstages ofthe eclipse and see a countdown on your display. Searchyourfavorite location from a huge database or from the map orsimplyuse your actual device position.For each selected location you will see in the animation howtheeclipse will look like. With this animation, you can comparetheaspect of the eclipse from your location to any other locationorimportant places like the point of maximum eclipse.To select your best viewing spot the app provides anaugmentedreality view. The progress of the eclipse is projectedonto a lifecamera picture of your device. So you can avoid blockingout yourview by trees or buildings and select the best place toenjoy theentire eclipse.To be reminded of the eclipse you can add the calculatedtimingsto your personal android calendar. From the menu you getdirectlinks to weather prospect websites for your location.Beginners are given hints, how to observe the eclipse safelyandwhich phenomena can be observed.Engaged amateur astronomers will enjoy a screen withdetailedinformation of the local circumstances of the eclipse.Available languages:English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,Malaysian,Indonesian.Required Permissions:- Exact location: For site-specific calculations of thecontacttimes.- Internet Access: Maps, weather services, online selection,networkbased localization of an observation site.- SD card access: Storing settings, event lists, logs andlocationscoordinates for offline search.- Hardware controls: Camera. Required for AR- Your Account - Read Google service configuration: Needed fortheGoogle maps module
